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Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto reliable? We analysed 3,599 real MOT tests across 1,752 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,599 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.0%
Typical Mileage
22,380mi
Annual Mileage
5,769mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto.

Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

91.5%
2023
88.7%
2022
87.4%
2021
86.5%
2020

Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 50
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 31
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28

Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,646 mi/yr
Typical
5,769 mi/yr
Average
6,769 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,759 mi/yr

Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 153 91.5% 15,208 19,608 25,858
2022 1,525 88.7% 14,559 22,150 30,631
2021 1,383 87.4% 14,328 22,457 33,771
2020 438 86.5% 15,916 23,670 32,656

How Long Does a Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto Last?

Based on 1,752 Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.0 years
Median
3.0 years

Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
22,380 mi
75th Percentile
31,702 mi
95th Percentile
52,104 mi
Max Recorded
700,297 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2023

91.5% MOT pass rate from 153 tests

Year to avoid
2020

86.5% MOT pass rate from 438 tests

The best year to buy a used Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.5% across 153 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto THIS CAR 88.0% 3,599 22,380 mi — yrs
Renault Clio 67.1% 14,729,048 62,807 mi 33 yrs
Renault Megane 67.3% 7,306,346 70,453 mi 30 yrs
Renault Laguna 64.6% 2,783,232 89,257 mi 32 yrs
Honda CMX250 84.5% 4,794 11,186 mi 41 yrs

Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto?

The Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.0% across 3,599 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto owner drives around 5,769 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto reliable?
Based on 3,599 MOT tests, the Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto has a 88.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto do per year?
The typical Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto does around 5,769 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Renault Clio RS Line E-tech HEV Auto is 2023 with a 91.5% pass rate across 153 tests.